Careers in Mining
Demand for employees is high, the wages are great and, depending on what you are interested in doing, you may be able to earn as you learn. But even more important ... mineral exploration and mining is a different industry today than it was in the past. Today, Aboriginal people around the province are using the traditional knowledge of their ancestors and the land to help shape their nations’ and communities’ social and economic development. Sure, mineral exploration and mining can provide you with a job, but it can also provide you the opportunity to effect change in your community.
If you think the mineral exploration and mining industry is all about digging big holes in the earth, think again. Mineral exploration and mining in British Columbia is an $8 billion dollar industry that accounts for four percent of the British Columbia economy. With more than 120 different kinds of jobs available, the industry needs creative, skilled and competitive people in every part of the province. It needs people like you!
BCAMTA is also here to help navigate training and employment opportunities in your region. Contact a program coach today to find out more.
Thank you to the British Columbia Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Labour Shortage Task Force for providing the financial support and the generous contribution of information for this website.
Latest News
Mining industry launches $27 million training program
Natives in remote regions of the province to benefit from BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association initiative
Untapped resource; mining First Nations to fill labour shortage
After a decade of exploration and financing, new mines in B.C. are set to open over the next three years.
Real Life Stories
Ed Asp
For Ed Asp, prospecting and trapping is a way of life. His father was a placer miner (placer is a deposit of sand and gravel containing valuable metals such as gold, tin or diamonds) and it felt right that Ed would follow in his father's footsteps, prospecting and trapping to support his family.